Kylar Broadus is a Columbia man who has traveled across the country to advocate for the rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people. On June 12, his experience led him to become the first openly transgender person to speak before the U.S. Senate.

The state Supreme Court questioned Monday whether three ballot initiatives should be placed before voters in November if they rule to stop the state auditor from providing financial reports for the initiatives.

Weather stations at Sanborn Field and Columbia Regional Airport recorded a high temperature of 100 degrees Sunday. Forecasters predict the year's first triple-digit temperature might be a precursor to more heat later this week.

Unlike football, the university press doesn't make millions, generate headlines, show up on TV every week or pay for itself. But a scholar would recognize the value of a significant literary arm such as the University of Missouri Press.

Rafael Furcal and pinch-hitting pitcher Joe Kelly drove in runs in the 10th inning and the St. Louis Cardinals, who scored four runs in the top of the ninth, held on to beat the Miami Marlins 8-7 on Monday night for their fourth straight victory.

Traffic crash fatalities during the first six months of the year are up by 62 from last year. Missouri State Highway Patrol Captain Tim Hull said many were the product of inattentiveness or failure to buckle up.

Kentucky's outspoken men's basketball coach John Calipari has long championed the talent and depth in the Southeastern Conference — even when the NCAA tournament selection committee didn't share his optimism.